Men and counselling
Men are notoriously bad at asking for help (directions anyone?). It’s hard for them to visit a physician for serious physical concerns, and even harder… Read More »Men and counselling
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Robot counselling anyone?
Some of the world’s brightest minds, such as Elon Musk of Tesla and the physicist Stephen Hawking, consider artificial intelligence (AI), left unchecked, to be… Read More »Robot counselling anyone?
Compassion vs empathy
The traditional wisdom is that counsellors should use empathy when working with clients. Empathy allows the counsellor to put themselves in the client’s shoes, and… Read More »Compassion vs empathy
How to handle stress
Stress is a natural response to the world, so we must differentiate between healthy stress and unhealthy stress. Without some stress we would not be… Read More »How to handle stress
Why is change so hard?
Any change involves uncertainty, and that can be unsettling. We need a measure of safety and security to maintain life as we know it. On… Read More »Why is change so hard?
In Conversation with Paul Christelis on Playfulness and Therapy
This excerpt is from my podcast Alanism Ep.3 where I sat down with author, therapist and mindfulness coach and director of School of Moments Paul… Read More »In Conversation with Paul Christelis on Playfulness and Therapy
It’s All About Growth
This excerpt is from Episode 2 of my new podcast Alanism in which we explore the therapeutic benefits of creativity. I sat down with filmmaker Maya… Read More »It’s All About Growth
What Would People Think of Me?
This excerpt is from my new podcast Alanism which explores the psychological benefits of creativity in art, music and theatre. I sat down with actor/writer Liam… Read More »What Would People Think of Me?
Does psychedelic psychotherapy really work?
There is a revival in research associated with the medical use of psychedelic substances (together with psychotherapy) in the treatment of common mental health problems… Read More »Does psychedelic psychotherapy really work?
Erich Fromm reading group ‘The Art of Loving’
The subject of love is rarely discussed in any serious way, and philosophers of love are few and far between. Erich Fromm thoughtfully engages with… Read More »Erich Fromm reading group ‘The Art of Loving’